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Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Fife

Royal Burgh Of St Andrews

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

Hard

runners

St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

02:06

19.4km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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374 m

East Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Atmospheric light at any time of day.

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Moody light at any time of the day.

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518 m

St Andrews Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Small but fine harbor, invites you to stroll

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760 m

St Andrews Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Interesting and varied trail with great views.

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Interesting and varied way with great views.

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1.12 km

The ruins of St Andrews Castle lie right on the coast, with magnificent sea views. In its near 500-year history, the castle has served as a palace, fortress and prison – and now a rather marvellous stop on a hike. The castle has an extraordinary history, so be sure to read about it and check out the information boards.

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15.4 km

West Sands

Beach

16.1 km

West Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

17.7 km

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

Highlight • Monument

Martyrs’ Monument in St Andrews, Scotland, enjoys a high-profile location adjacent to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, overlooking the world-famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands. It was built to commemorate a number of Protestant figures who were martyred in St Andrews between 1520 and 1560, and highlights the important role that the town played in the Reformation.

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17.8 km

St Andrews Aquarium

Highlight • Structure

St Andrews Aquarium is the ideal family attraction, nestled on the historic town's north facing cliffs with stunning views of the famous west sands and St Andrews Bay.

Be transported into an underwater world of adventure and discovery. Come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous creatures of the watery worlds. From black tip reef sharks to seahorses, lobsters to lion-fish and poison dart frogs to piranhas.

The family of 4 Harbour seals and the mob of meerkats are always looking for visitors to say hi to. Just arrived at the aquarium is a waddle of 4 female Humboldt penguins, only the second group of Humboldts who are on display in Scotland! They can even be seen swimming through underwater windows so you are really up close!

Get up close and personal with the daily interactive demonstrations which include seal feeding at 12:00 and 15:00, meerkat feeding at 12.20 and 15:20 as well as a rockpool ramble at 11.30 and 14:30.

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19.3 km

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

Highlight • Historical Site

19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

4.15 km

3.56 km

1.88 km

856 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

4.34 km

3.29 km

2.58 km

1.30 km

309 m

Elevation

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Friday 24 July

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St Andrews Harbour – St Andrews Castle loop from St Andrews

East Sands Beach

St Andrews Harbour

St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle

West Sands Beach

Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews

St Andrews Aquarium

Historic Building by Kinness Burn

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